Backspacing of Dexstar Steel Modular Trailer Wheel # AM20537

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wheel numb# am20537 15x6 5 on 4 1/2 wheel, I see on the specs you show the offset to be 0, I would like to know the Back spacing on the rim from the back edge of the wheel to the flange what is the back spacing??

asked by: Greg R

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The backspacing of the Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel # AM20537 is 3-1/2 inches.

Since this is a 6 inch wide wheel with a zero offset you add 1 inch to the width for the lip and divide by two to get the backspacing.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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